On July 13, 2004, Fisk University named O'Leary its new President effective upon the announcement. https://web.archive.org/web/20050306034115/http://www.fisk.edu:80/index.asp?cat=20
http://nashvillecitypaper.com/content/city-news/fisk-nears-fundraising-goal
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) placed Fisk on probation in 2010 over concerns for the university's finances and future prospects. http://diverseeducation.com/article/58053/ https://www.jbhe.com/2012/02/hazel-oleary-to-retire-from-presidency-of-fisk-university/ The probation period ended in December 2013. http://diverseeducation.com/article/58053/
By 2011, Fisk saw its enrollment numbers improve.[1] In spite of inprovements by 2011, the school had still operated with a loss in 6 of the previous 9 years.[1]
In 2008, the Fisk had 770 students enrolled and 264 faculty and staff members.[2]
As president, O'Leary tried to help the university recapture its place in competing for top students and financial support, and attract outstanding faculty.
- ^ a b Greenberg, Pierce (December 11, 2011). "Financially challenged Fisk will turn to fundraising, students to raise $8.4M by July". nashvillecitypaper.com. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
- ^ Tusk Hinton Architects (October 2008). "Fisk University Master Plan" (PDF). www.nashville.gov.